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FY53 LEF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,464 mi
Last recorded65,464 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 65,464 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 65,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs pitted

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,843 miles

airbag light on

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,969 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,302 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,116 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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FY53 LEF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY53 LEF registered?

FY53 LEF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FY53 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 LEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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